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What is a good lightweight backpack for hiking?
a lightweight pack for 2 is going to be a little tough if you pack a tent and two sleeping bags and pads, you are going to need some volume I have a Jansport that is around 4200 cu in and It works pretty good for a 3 day trip in summer or 2... Read More »
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What's the best lightweight backpacking tent to buy?
three key factors make a tent the"best" buy out there. 1. Price 2. Room to weight ratio 3. Quality You can overspend on any of these three and not get the best it is wise to shop and compare look at the reviews and you will find the vango i... Read More »
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What is your favorite lightweight backpacking food?
Ultralight, backpack food? I'd also add easy to prepare to that request. Breakfast: Instant oatmeal, Milk (I bring Milkman and mix it up with water. It tastes ok); dried fruit (I like apricots, peaches, mangos, raisins or pineapple). You ca... Read More »
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My favorite is jerky. But I don't think your going to want that for a main meal. For that stick with the freeze-dried foods. Mountain House makes some pretty tasty meals that don't weigh that much. Also grab a few pouches of tuna. Not knock...
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The Z-Lite is the most common sleeping pad used at Philmont. It is better than nothing, but it is not the most comfortable of the most compact. The Z-Lite will work for Philmont. Source(s): Philmont experence: 1 regular trek 1 rayado trek 2...
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I own the Campmor brand Rain Parka and Rain Pants. Together the cost is about $40. You can order online or call 1-888-226-7667 http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Prod… Campmor Men's Cascade II Rain Parka $22.99 100% waterproof and windproo...
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Well at least you've got it into perspective, not like the survival lot who want tough survival stuff and big survival knives for weekend jaunts. A lightweight hatchet is fine for most camping trips, far more useful than big technical looki...
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I seriously doubt if anything is actually made in America anymore so scratch that requirement off of your list At certain level and price point things pretty much will equal out and the decision will then be based upon what's good for you a...
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Personally I don't think there is one "best bag".Obviously you will need one that is light and compact while still providing the warmth you will need for where you plan to go.(Back packing along the gringo trail or trekking the Andes are tw...
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Mike's answer is very good. I would add that the most important item in your kit is knowledge. Certify in Wilderness First Aid before hitting the trail. It's a 16 hour course but well worth it. Be able to recognize symptoms. It is often...
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